Using Air canon in big games

lanepratt · October 26th, 2013, 20:14

hey guys, Halestorm and I made a Air canon that shoots the mini nerf vortex footballs, the idea to use in big milsim games to take out Vehicles.

It is charged to 60 psi with a safety pressure valve so it doesn't exceed 100 psi using schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings, which has a max rating of 280 psi so 60 is well with in safe operating limits. It has a psi gage on it as well to insure it is not over charged. On a 60 psi charge we are getting 200-250 feet. It can be charged two ways, 1 with a bike pump 2 with a co2 12 gram cartridge.

Safety is always the biggest concern, and I was shot with it at about 50 feet, it hit my arm and it felt like a decent punch from a buddy. No bruising but left a red mark witch dissapeared quickly. They are a lot of fun, but again safty is our biggest concern.

What do you guys think of using this in a milsim game with vehicles. We made a video which i will link.

Air Canon for airsoft - YouTube

HackD · October 26th, 2013, 20:43

I like it. Not sure if i'd like to be shot by it on an open vehicle, say an ATV.. but otherwise, i'd call it a good weapon for enclosed vehicles/vehicles with more skin surface to hit, or even "bunker busting" .. bunker gets hit by that, all occupants of bunker are dead.

Aper · October 26th, 2013, 21:04

I think the question of usage in MilSim games should be asked to the game's host. Not every host has the same rules or safety restrictions.

It's a good addon though to add realism to games that includes In-Game vehicles. Once again, it's the host's call to decide or not to allow homemade stuff to the game for security mesures.

hollywood... · October 26th, 2013, 21:04

nice

lanepratt · October 26th, 2013, 21:29

I totally agree it will be up to game host, and would not bring it if not allowed

ThunderCactus · October 26th, 2013, 22:09

Been done a hundred times before, generally good for taking out vehicles, never use them against people.

We used to have an air powered mortar that shot styrofoam shell BB canisters that exploded on impact. Great for use in woods, but hurt like hell if it hit anyone (hit 3 people with it, no injuries). Discontinued due to lack of determination in making rounds and safety concerns.

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October 26th, 2013, 20:14	#1
lanepratt AV revoked. Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	Using Air canon in big games hey guys, Halestorm and I made a Air canon that shoots the mini nerf vortex footballs, the idea to use in big milsim games to take out Vehicles. It is charged to 60 psi with a safety pressure valve so it doesn't exceed 100 psi using schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings, which has a max rating of 280 psi so 60 is well with in safe operating limits. It has a psi gage on it as well to insure it is not over charged. On a 60 psi charge we are getting 200-250 feet. It can be charged two ways, 1 with a bike pump 2 with a co2 12 gram cartridge. Safety is always the biggest concern, and I was shot with it at about 50 feet, it hit my arm and it felt like a decent punch from a buddy. No bruising but left a red mark witch dissapeared quickly. They are a lot of fun, but again safty is our biggest concern. What do you guys think of using this in a milsim game with vehicles. We made a video which i will link. Air Canon for airsoft - YouTube

October 26th, 2013, 21:04	#3
Aper E-30 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Aegiis's Neighbor.	I think the question of usage in MilSim games should be asked to the game's host. Not every host has the same rules or safety restrictions. It's a good addon though to add realism to games that includes In-Game vehicles. Once again, it's the host's call to decide or not to allow homemade stuff to the game for security mesures. __________________ West Coast EOD Supporter. // Bang One, Bang Em All ! // In war, it's not who's right, but who's left.

October 26th, 2013, 21:04	#4
hollywood... cranky old man Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In a Van,.... Down by the River!	nice __________________ MODT - tu fui ego eris

October 26th, 2013, 20:43	#2
HackD Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere between Hamilton Ontario, and Hell..	I like it. Not sure if i'd like to be shot by it on an open vehicle, say an ATV.. but otherwise, i'd call it a good weapon for enclosed vehicles/vehicles with more skin surface to hit, or even "bunker busting" .. bunker gets hit by that, all occupants of bunker are dead.

October 26th, 2013, 21:29	#5
lanepratt AV revoked. Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010	I totally agree it will be up to game host, and would not bring it if not allowed

October 26th, 2013, 22:09	#6
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	Been done a hundred times before, generally good for taking out vehicles, never use them against people. We used to have an air powered mortar that shot styrofoam shell BB canisters that exploded on impact. Great for use in woods, but hurt like hell if it hit anyone (hit 3 people with it, no injuries). Discontinued due to lack of determination in making rounds and safety concerns.

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